Lune Estuary

Flood Alert

Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The tide will be at its highest tomorrow, 22/03/2019, reaching 5.76mAOD at 12:00. Flooding to properties/roads and farmland is expected/possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is affecting low lying land, roads and coastal paths at Lancaster, Skerton, Marsh, Aldcliffe Marsh, Heaton Marsh, Overton, Middleton, Glasson and Thurnham.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 12:00 on 22/03/2019 at Sunderland Point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/03/2019, or as the situation changes.